This is the 244th most frequent Dutch word.
betekent
"Betekent" means "means" or "signifies" in English.
Here, 'betekent' is used as the third-person singular of 'betekenen', meaning 'to mean'.
Wat betekent dit woord in het Engels?
What does this word mean in English?
In this sentence, 'betekent' conveys the symbolic meaning of the green light.
Het groene licht betekent dat je kunt doorgaan.
The green light signifies that you can proceed.
Here, 'betekent' defines the implied significance or interpretation of the said actions.